Information For:

International Students

The School of Biomedical Sciences enrolls a diverse student body. We seek the best and most motivated students for our program and are eager to help you with your career aspirations through our research and educational programs. To assist you in applying to the program, there are many sites on this Web page and at the Kent State main Web page that contain all the information you need to prepare an application for entry into the School of Biomedical Sciences. Additionally, student organizations on campus provide a wealth of information about Kent State, the surrounding community and living in the United States. You can find citizens from your home country who are eager to assist in answering questions you might have about graduate school at Kent.

Application Deadlines

Fall: December 15

Spring and Summer: We do not accept applications for these terms.

Does this program consider applications after the posted deadline?: NO

Admission Requirements

English Proficiency: 100 iBT TOEFL / 7.0 IELTS

GRE: successful applicants typically provide scores above the 50th percentile. The average is around the 70th percentile.

Academic records*

Three (3) letters of recommendation

Statement of goals - include relevant research experience, if any, and the area(s) of study in which you are most interested.

*Please contact International Admissions with any questions regarding this requirement or visit their policy here.

Conditional Admission Policy

Does this program consider applicants for conditional admission when ...

applicants lack an IELTS or TOEFL score: NO

applicants have a lower IELTS/TOEFL score than that required for full admission: NO, unless they are part of an international scholarship program such as Fulbright.

applicants unable to take the GRE in their home country: YES - however, please contact the program in advance if this is the case.

Listed below are sites that you will find useful for learning about Kent State. If you have any questions about information contained in these sites, or the application process, please visit the "How to Apply" link on the Web site front page or contact the Director.

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